Adjective Bombs - Too much Flashcards

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Too much:

exceeding what is reasonable or customary; excessively high or extravagant.

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Exorbitant

Example: The price of that designer handbag was exorbitant, and I couldn’t justify buying it.

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recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.

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Profligate

Example: His profligate spending on luxury cars left him in massive debt.

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exceeding reasonable limits; excessive or immoderate.

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Inordinate

Example: Her inordinate amount of time spent on social media was affecting her productivity.

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characterized by extravagance, abundance, or profusion.

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Lavish

Example: The wedding was a lavish affair, with a grand banquet and elaborate decorations.

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Overindulgent

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Example: Being overindulgent with sweets can lead to health problems.

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not controlled or held back; excessive in behavior.

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Unrestrained

Example: His unrestrained enthusiasm for the project was infectious, but it sometimes led to unrealistic goals.

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not within reasonable limits; excessive or extreme.

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Immoderate

Example: Her immoderate love for chocolate made her consume it daily, disregarding health concerns.

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excessively dominating or controlling, often in a dictatorial manner.

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Overbearing

Example: His overbearing management style created tension among the employees.

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not restrained or controlled; lacking limits.

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Unbridled

Example: The unbridled chaos at the amusement park during the holiday weekend was overwhelming.

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of immense size, volume, or capacity; gigantic.

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Gargantuan

Example: The project required a gargantuan effort from the team to complete on time.

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excessive, extravagant, or flamboyant beyond what is considered reasonable or appropriate.

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Over-the-top:

Example: Their over-the-top decorations for Halloween included a life-sized haunted house in their front yard.

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excessively saturated or filled beyond capacity.

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Oversaturated

Example: The market for smartphone apps is oversaturated, making it difficult for new developers to gain attention.

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prevailing or spreading unchecked, often in a negative or excessive way.

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Rampant

Example: Corruption was rampant in the city government, leading to calls for reform.

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not subject to control or restraint; excessive or unrestrained.

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Uncontrolled

Example: The uncontrolled growth of the city’s population strained its infrastructure.

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excessively enthusiastic or passionate, often to a fault.

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Overzealous

Example: His overzealous attempts to win the competition led to accusations of cheating.

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extremely intense, overpowering, or burdensome, to the point of being too much to handle.

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Overwhelming

Example: The students faced an overwhelming amount of homework that left them stressed.

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excessively preoccupied or fixated on a particular subject, idea, or behavior.

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Obsessive

Example: Her obsessive concern for cleanliness led her to clean her house multiple times a day.

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exaggerated or inflated to an excessive degree, often in reference to statements or claims.

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Overblown

Example: The politician’s overblown promises raised doubts among the voters.

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not guided by or showing good sense or judgment; excessive or unjust.

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Unreasonable

Example: The boss’s unreasonable demands on the employees’ time led to burnout.

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excessively generous or lenient, especially in satisfying desires or whims.

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Indulgent

Example: Their indulgent parenting style resulted in a spoiled child.

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characterized by excessive eating or consuming, often to the point of excess.

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Gluttonous

Example: The feast was a gluttonous display of food, and everyone left with full stomachs.

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going beyond what is considered necessary or appropriate; too much of something.

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Excessive

Example: Her excessive use of perfume in the office bothered her colleagues.

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tending to intrude or encroach on personal space, boundaries, or privacy.

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Intrusive

Example: The intrusive questions about her personal life made her uncomfortable.